2025/2026 CHSP Standing Committees

Overview

The College Curriculum Committee (CCC) oversees all College of Health Sciences and Professions (CHSP) curricula to ensure excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in alignment with CHSP's mission to Serve, Solve, and Succeed; Ohio University's Dynamic Strategy pillars: Learn, Discover, Engage, Work; and Accreditation, licensure, and regulatory requirements.

Overall Committee Charges

The CHSP CCC will:  be made up of representation of the faculty from all Departments and Schools. Review and approve all curriculum proposals from CHSP schools and departments prior to submission through the University Curriculum process.  Ensure teaching excellence, inclusive practices, and interprofessional education are considered in every curriculum review. Promote alignment of all programs with CHSP's mission and Ohio University's strategic priorities. Monitor compliance with accreditation, licensure, and regulatory requirements across all CHSP programs as new and revised programs are submitted. Encourage innovation in curriculum design, delivery, and assessment. Coordinate and communicate effectively among the three subcommittees to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment. Provide guidance and support to faculty on curriculum development, revision, and assessment. Chair will provide updates at the Academic Leadership meeting(s).

Membership Expectations

• Representation: One faculty member from each department represented per subcommittee.  
• Engagement: Attend all meetings, review materials in advance, and contribute actively.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison to your department, sharing updates and gathering feedback. Advocacy:
• Promote CHSP's mission, vision, and university strategy in all curricular decisions.
• Time Commitment: Meetings - Monthly (1-2 per month); Proposal reviews: as assigned (variable based on submission volume); Occasional cross-subcommittee collaboration meetings (1-2 per semester) 

Undergraduate Curriculum Subcommittee

Review and recommend undergraduate curriculum proposal (course/programs/certificates original proposals and redesigns). Embed evidence-based teaching and effective assessment practices. Ensure compliance with accreditation/licensure standards. Review and make recommendations on faculty awards/recognitions as assigned. The chair will provide updates to the Overall Curriculum Chair to present at the Academic Leadership Meeting(s). Time Commitment: Meetings - Monthly (1-2 per month); Proposal reviews: as assigned (variable based on submission volume); Occasional cross-subcommittee collaboration meetings (1-2 per semester) 

Graduate Curriculum Subcommittee

Evaluate and recommend  graduate curricular proposals (course/programs/certificatesoriginal proposals and redesigns). Integrate innovative pedogogy, and culturally responsive practices. Maintain compliance with graduate-level accreditation/licensure requirements. Review and make recommendations on faculty awards/recognitions as assigned. Chair will provide updates to Overall Curriculum Chair to present at the Academic Leadership Meeting(s). Time Commitment: Meetings - Monthly (1-2 per month); Proposal reviews: as assigned (variable based on submission volume); Occasional cross-subcommittee collaboration meetings (1-2 per semester) 

Interprofessional Education Curriculum Subcommittee

Evaluate and recommend interprogessional curriclum proposals (course/programs/certifications original proposal and redesigns). Develop and assess interprofessional education (IPE) opportunities. Ensure IPE initiatives are mission-driven, inclusive, and aligned with national best practices. Embed interprofessional competencies across undergraduate and graduate curricula. Review and make recommendations on faculty awards/recognitions as assigned. Chair will provide updates to Overall Curriculum Chair to present at the Academic Leadership Meeting(s). Time Commitment: Meetings - Monthly (1-2 per month); Proposal reviews: as assigned (variable based on submission volume); Occasional cross-subcommittee collaboration meetings (1-2 per semester) 

Promotion and Tenure Advisory Committee

Shall review faculty promotion and tenure dossiers with regard to the University Tenure and Promotion policies, the College Tenure and Promotion policies, and the Schools’ Tenure and Promotion standards, and shall make recommendations to the Dean. Will review periodically (five-year minimum) the CHSP Promotion & Tenure policy and offer recommended changes subject to a faculty vote.

Caroline Kingori, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

CHSP Research Council

Shall discuss enhancement of existing interdisciplinary research as well as identify innovative and emerging lines of research. Shall meet as needed during the academic year for 1 hour. Shall be represented by a faculty member from each unit designated by Dean or Dean's appointee. Dean's Office Liaison: Associate Dean for Research.

Professional Ethics Committee (Faculty Senate)

The Faculty Handbook reads: Each college and Regional Campus will have a standing Professional Ethics Committee consisting of six faculty members in the college or regional campus unless it is necessary to supplement the Committee with faculty from other colleges or regional campuses. At least four of the six faculty must be tenured Group I faculty. The other two may be selected from among the untenured Group I or Group II faculty. Three of the six members of the College Professional Ethics Committee are selected by the faculty senators from that college or regional campus while the remaining three are appointed by the Dean of the College or Regional Campus. The Chair of the Committee will be appointed by the Dean from among the Group I faculty on the Committee.

The term length for members of the College Professional Ethics Committee will be three years and service is restricted to two successive terms. Initial appointments will be staggered so that each year the senators from the college or regional campus and the Dean will each need to select a new Committee member. The College Professional Ethics Committee will be provided access to appropriate university resources to assist it in carrying out its investigations.

For additional details about the role of this university-based committee, please see the Ohio University Faculty Handbook on page 75.

Caroline Kingori, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs